Question 16 of 31intermediate💡 UnderstandMatching4 marks

Match the compound words under 'A' with their meanings under 'B'. Use each in a sentence.

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Heartbreaking – producing great sadness

Answer

Heartbreaking – producing great sadness. Sentence: The heartbreaking news of the accident left everyone in tears.

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Homesick – missing home and family very much

Answer

Homesick – missing home and family very much. Sentence: The young boy felt homesick during his first week at boarding school.

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Blockhead – an informal word which means a very stupid person

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Blockhead – an informal word which means a very stupid person. Sentence: Don't be a blockhead and ignore the good advice given to you.

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Law-abiding – obeying and respecting the law

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Law-abiding – obeying and respecting the law. Sentence: As a law-abiding citizen, she always follows the traffic rules.

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Overdo – do something to an excessive degree

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Overdo – do something to an excessive degree. Sentence: You must not overdo the exercise, or you might injure yourself.

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Daydream – think about pleasant things, forgetting about the present

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Daydream – think about pleasant things, forgetting about the present. Sentence: He tends to daydream during boring lectures.

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Breakdown – an occasion when vehicles/machines stop working

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Breakdown – an occasion when vehicles/machines stop working. Sentence: Our trip was delayed due to a sudden breakdown of the bus.

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Output – something produced by a person, machine or organisation

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Output – something produced by a person, machine or organisation. Sentence: The factory's output has increased significantly this month.

Explanation

The compound words are matched with their correct meanings based on their standard definitions. Heartbreaking refers to something that produces great sadness; homesick means missing home; blockhead is an informal term for a stupid person; law-abiding means respecting the law; overdo means doing something excessively; daydream means thinking about pleasant things and forgetting the present; breakdown refers to machines or vehicles stopping working; and output is something produced by a person, machine, or organisation.